Tertan Tablet 80 mg (Telmisartan)

Adult dose

Administer 40 mg of telmisartan orally once daily with water. It can be taken with or without food. It may be effective in some patients at a dosage of 20 mg once daily and can be increased to 80 mg once daily if necessary. The maximum blood pressure-lowering effect typically appears 4 to 8 weeks after the start of treatment. To reduce cardiovascular risk, a dosage of 80 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with liver impairment

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used by anyone allergic to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver impairment or bile duct obstruction, patients with a history of angioedema, and those with certain kidney diseases. Elderly patients or those with hyperkalemia, liver impairment, or heart and kidney diseases should use this medication cautiously, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. During treatment, regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte status is essential to detect and manage adverse reactions early. Some patients may experience various side effects such as headaches, dizziness, cough, dyspepsia, myalgia, and skin rashes. If symptoms persist or worsen, consultation with a physician is recommended. This medication may cause hyperkalemia or worsen kidney function, so caution is particularly needed when taken with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. Since this medication has strong blood pressure-lowering effects, if symptoms of hypotension occur, patients should lie down and rest immediately and seek treatment if necessary. Concomitant use with other antihypertensives, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., may cause interactions, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of all medications currently being taken. Women who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant should not take this medication. It is also advisable for nursing mothers to avoid using this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, and it is not recommended for use in this population. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, arrhythmias, and renal failure may occur, necessitating immediate medical treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children, and use it only after opening the sealed packaging. Avoid transferring it to other containers. Use caution when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fainting may occur.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• anaphylactic reaction
• septicemia
• liver dysfunction
• liver impairment
• jaundice
• paralysis
• confusion
• acute renal failure

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• urinary tract infection
• cystitis
• anemia
• thrombocytopenia
• eosinophilia
• hypersensitivity
• hyperkalemia

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White or whitish oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)